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BU18 CBV

2018 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,281 mi
Last recorded52,281 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 CBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 52,281 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 45,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,546 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 40,545 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 34,181 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened only part contact with disc/pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arms on both side slight cracking in bushes no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visual check of belts ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both spring mount starting to corrode and separate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 34,181 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened only part contact with disc/pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arms on both side slight cracking in bushes no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively clean screen/blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visual check of belts ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both spring mount starting to corrode and separate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 20,933 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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BU18 CBV is a 2018 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 45,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU18 CBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 8 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU18 CBV registered?

BU18 CBV is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is BU18 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 CBV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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